Andrea Avilés
Conroe,TX
Summary
Hardworking, passionate and dependable research project manager successful at leading multiple market research projects at a time with a positive attitude and accuracy. Offer advanced skills in developing and delivering high-quality market research projects and proposals in a timely manner with a deep understanding of quality control and risk management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Manager - Life Sciences
Gerson Lehrman Group
01.2023 - Current
- Provide best-in-class client service including proactive client communication, problem-solving with clients, and building trust throughout the entire project lifecycle.
- Manage and develop multiple qualitative market research projects simultaneously with high quality and attention to detail.
- Implement quality control measures to ensure compliance and data integrity is present across all stages of the market research process
- Implement quality control measures to ensure compliance and data integrity is present across all stages of the market research process.
- Provides mentorship and trainings on creative project management to more junior team members.
- Develop project management tools for tracking progress, facilitating communication among team members, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Manage cross-functional teams to successfully complete complex research projects on time and within budget.
Senior Client Solutions Associate - Medical Device
Gerson Lehrman Group
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Executed custom solution projects for healthcare clients by leading project management, project design, engagement with network members, recruiting new experts, vetting experts, and project completion.
- Formulated project risk assessments such as feasibility reports that uphold GLG's compliance standards to protect the integrity of client engagements.
- Communicated daily with clients on project status, events, and new opportunities to best support clients' business needs.
- Helped develop and continuously improve healthcare recruiting training to teach team members how to best approach healthcare populations and present client opportunities that align with their expertise.
- Achieved high levels of client retention through dedicated account management and personalized attention to individual needs.
Client Solutions Associate - Healthcare
Gerson Lehrman Group
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with senior team members to design the scope of recruiting populations to drive successful project outcomes.
- Conducted full cycle recruiting efforts including sourcing leads, formulating customized outreach, and performing various types of outreach communications to leverage GLG's expert network and efficiently recruit world-class experts across several industries.
- Built and maintained a strong professional network, resulting in increased referrals and collaboration opportunities.
- Aligned product offerings with client goals to drive mutually beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders involved.
- Increased client satisfaction by implementing tailored solutions and addressing their unique business needs.
Education
Master of Science - Technology Project Management
The University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2020
Skills
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Market Research
- Risk Mitigation
- Proposal management
- Client relations skills
- Quality Control
- Project Planning
- Proposal Development
- Project monitoring
- Qualitative Research
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Verbal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Certified in The Power of Microeconomics: Economic Principles in the Real World
- Certified in The Power of Macroeconomics: Economic Principles in the Real World
Timeline
Research Manager - Life Sciences
Gerson Lehrman Group
01.2023 - Current
Senior Client Solutions Associate - Medical Device
Gerson Lehrman Group
01.2022 - 01.2023
Client Solutions Associate - Healthcare
Gerson Lehrman Group
03.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Technology Project Management
The University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University of Texas At San Antonio